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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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DUDE.........that is sweet.....theyre very few bikes out thier that I can look at and honestly say.I wouldnt change a thing..........................Its perfect....LOOKS KILLER...............good job man..............I hope mine cimes togother half as nice........................................LO.... ......................
Thanks man, I appreciate it.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Great job! I love the split sporty tank...never seen that before... Really well done.
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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looks good. Can tou give me some advise? I'm a first time builder and thinking about building the fat bastard 250 (more or less). still undecided on the frame, but I want 250 tire and 38 rake. Ultima seems decently priced. I want to start with just the frame and front end for now, then set up the tranny and rear tire. ???????
 
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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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Sounds like a good start. What kind of advice are you looking for?

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looks good. Can tou give me some advise? I'm a first time builder and thinking about building the fat bastard 250 (more or less). still undecided on the frame, but I want 250 tire and 38 rake. Ultima seems decently priced. I want to start with just the frame and front end for now, then set up the tranny and rear tire. ???????
 
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 05:01 AM
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How is your 127 holding up? any problems? I have a fxr with the 127 new ( 10 miles on it) it just wants to go runs ruff down low and then the power slams in, like you had better be ready. is yours similar? Thanks
 
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 08:10 AM
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How is your 127 holding up? any problems? I have a fxr with the 127 new ( 10 miles on it) it just wants to go runs ruff down low and then the power slams in, like you had better be ready. is yours similar? Thanks
It's one of the easiest starting best running engines I have ever had. Doesn't run rough at low RPM's, but I do have a little stumble when I go full throttle just until it catches up. I just need to dial in the carb. Lots of torque and power. When its fullen broken in, it's going to have even more power. So far it's great!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Holy ****, I'm surprised this thread is still here. Well since it is, here is an updated picture of my bike, I went with a Meanstreet 63mm black inverted front end.

 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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By far, one of, if not, my favorite ride on this site!!!!!! ^^^^^^^[sm=icon_cheers.gif][sm=smiley20.gif]

RW, you outdid yourself with that scoot, if I only had the time and patience for start and finish something like that.........kuddos to you!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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Thanks TIPN8R, I can say the same about your ride. That's definitely a bike I would ride.

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By far, one of, if not, my favorite ride on this site!!!!!! ^^^^^^^[sm=icon_cheers.gif][sm=smiley20.gif]

RW, you outdid yourself with that scoot, if I only had the time and patience for start and finish something like that.........kuddos to you!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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So, wanna trade, LOL LOL
How fast is that Hot Rod?
 
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